Recognized Excellence
Whistle-Blower Protection: Calls to Defend Those Who Speak Up
Al Jazeera
A visual segment highlighting the critical need for robust whistleblower protections in modern policing to ensure institutional accountability without fear of retaliation.
Federal Judge Halts Denver Police From Using Chemicals or Projectiles on Peaceful Protesters
Denverite
A federal judge granted a temporary restraining order against the Denver Police Department after protesters sued alleging officers' use of tear gas, pepper balls, and rubber bullets against peaceful demonstrators violated their First Amendment rights.
Colorado Lawmakers Want to Prohibit Landlords From Asking About Immigration Status
Denver Westword
A Colorado Senate bill would have barred landlords from asking prospective tenants about their immigration status; attorney Laura Wolf testified that the proposed penalty needed real teeth to change landlord behavior.
Laura Wolf, Gary McPherson Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year
Colorado Lawyer
The Colorado Bar Association profiled Laura Wolf on launching Spark Justice Law during the pandemic and building a civil rights practice spanning sexual assault, employment and housing discrimination, and police abuse cases, on her way to being named Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year.
Fort Collins Police Chief John Hutto Announces Resignation
Denver7
Fort Collins' police chief stepped down following a discrimination lawsuit brought by two former officers alleging the department refused to promote minorities; attorney Laura Wolf, who represented the officers, said the settlement and leadership change were long overdue.
Matt Gaetz Subpoenaed in Lawsuit Regarding Greenberg Sex Scandal
Orlando Sentinel
Latest developments in the sweeping federal investigation and related civil litigation involving institutional sexual misconduct and political accountability.
Denver Whistleblower Put on Administrative Leave After Speaking Out About Deputy Punching Inmate in Wheelchair
KDVR / FOX31
An internal affairs investigator was placed on leave after tipping off reporters to video evidence of a deputy punching a handcuffed inmate; her attorney, Laura Wolf, argued the city was retaliating against a whistleblower rather than addressing the underlying misconduct.
Discrimination Lawsuit Filed Over Suave Fest at Extended Stay America
The Denver Post
Advocates have filed a formal discrimination complaint against the hotel chain after a Latinx-focused festival faced unexplained cancellations and unequal treatment compared to other events.
Judge Grants Order Limiting Use of Tear Gas, Projectiles at Denver Protests
NPR
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order barring the Denver Police Department from using chemical weapons or projectiles against peaceful protesters, ruling that officers' conduct toward demonstrators violated their constitutional rights.
Tinder and Hinge Match Investigation
The Guardian
A look into the algorithms and safety protocols of major dating apps reveals significant gaps in how institutional user protections are handled and investigated.
Named Victim in Aidan Atkinson Sex Assault Case Objects to Closing of Preliminary Hearing
Daily Camera
In a fight for transparency, the survivor in a high-profile case has challenged the court's decision to seal proceedings, advocating for public accountability in sexual assault litigation.
Landlord to Pay $1M in Emotional Support Animals Lawsuit
CBS Colorado
Residents with disabilities at a Meeker, Colorado housing complex won a $1 million discrimination settlement after their landlord tried to charge extra fees for their emotional support animals, in a case highlighting how often disability rights go unenforced in Colorado housing.
CTLA Case of the Year Challenged Police Use of Force
Law Week Colorado
The Colorado Trial Lawyers Association named Agazi Abay et al. v. City of Denver its 2021 Case of the Year, recognizing the legal team — including Spark Justice Law's Laura Wolf — that won a same-day restraining order limiting DPD's use of force against protesters.
Colorado Employers Can't Skip Salary Ranges by Excluding Colorado Applicants
9NEWS
The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment confirmed that companies posting remote jobs cannot get around the state's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act by simply telling applicants the role isn't open to Colorado residents.